What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
9. Diagnosis
Diagnosis of toxic shock syndrome will involve looking for the presence of the bacteria responsible. This will tend to involve blood and urine tests that can be sent to a laboratory for analysis. In women, a swab may be taken from the vagina to help look for the underlying cause of the condition.
Toxic shock syndrome can also have a severe impact on the patient’s organs. This means that further tests may be needed to help find out just how severe the condition is. This can include taking X-rays and CT scans, while a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is also taken in many cases.
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